National Semiconductor LM74A SPI/MICROWIRE 12-Bit Plus Sign Temperature Sensor Datasheet

The LM74A is a temperature sensor produced by Texas Instruments. It can convert temperature into digital signals. In the temperature range of -40℃ to +150℃, its resolution is 0.0625℃. The supply voltage range is 4.5V to 5.5V or 3.0V to 3.6V. The supply current is very low, only 10μA.


National Semiconductor LM74A SPI/MICROWIRE 12-Bit Plus Sign Temperature Sensor Datasheet - cover page
Brand
National Semiconductor
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
12
File format
PDF
File size
190 KB
Published
06 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Models
LM74A, LM74
MD5 checksum
99B4D0485F0C7988DCF66FEEE5CD3D25

About this manual

The LM74A is a temperature sensor featuring a Delta-Sigma analog-to-digital converter with an SPI and MICROWIRE compatible interface. It is available in die form, as well as SO-8 and 5-Bump micro SMD packages. The device allows the host to query the temperature at any time and includes a shutdown mode to reduce power consumption to less than 10 µA.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Applications
  • Features
  • Key Specifications
  • Pin Descriptions
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Temperature-to-Digital Converter Characteristics
  • Serial Bus Digital Switching Characteristics
  • Typical Application

Specifications

Temperature Resolution12-bit plus sign (0.0625°C per LSB)
Operating Temperature Range-55°C to +150°C
Accuracy (0°C to +150°C)±3.5°C
Supply Voltage Range4.5V to 5.5V
Operating Supply Current310 µA (typ)
Shutdown Supply Current8 µA (typ)
Package TypesDie, SO-8, 5-Bump micro SMD

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature resolution of the LM74A?

The LM74A has a 12-bit plus sign temperature resolution, which corresponds to 0.0625°C per LSB.

What is the supply voltage range for the LM74A?

The device operates with a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V.

Does the LM74A have a shutdown mode?

Yes, a shutdown mode decreases power consumption to less than 10 µA.

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